Flash eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to an 8-month high of 46.2 in November from 45.4;...

Flash eurozone manufacturing PMI rises to an 8-month high of 46.2 in November from 45.4; manufacturing output 45.9 vs 45; services falls to a 40-month low of 45.7 from 46; composite output 45.8 vs 45.7. "The PMI suggests that the (economic) downturn is set to gather pace significantly" in Q4 says Markit, adding that GDP could fall by up to 0.5%. (PR)